Overview

Sandhan Valley is also known as Valley of Shadows (as the sun’s rays don’t reach the ravines). It is a spectacular canyon in the Sahyadri mountains. It is one of the most challenging and enjoyable treks in Sahyadri.

Located near Bhandardara near Igatpuri, Sandhan Valley offers adventure experience like no other. You don’t just trek, you rappel, rock climb, enjoy bonfires and camp under the starry sky. 

Cost: 

  • Pune: 2099/- per person
1 Night 2 Days Available on request
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Twinkling Fireflies are the highlight of this journey.
  • Experience Lake Camping stay-camping or homestay in case of rain
  • Night Strolls, mystery stories around Samrad will keep you hooked!
  • Stay amidst the view of Sandhan Valley, Alang, Madan, Kulang, Kalsubai, Ratangad and Ajoba forts.
  • Try your hand at night-time photography
  • Sandhan Valley Trek
Itinerary

PUNE: (Via Private Bus)

Day 01: Saturday, 

  • 12:30 PM: Report to the Trek Leaders at Fergusson College Main Gate, FC Road (opposite Starbucks)  ( https://goo.gl/maps/53XNsyDPwcSVReZW9 ) 
  • 01:00 PM: Pickups from Nashik Phata ( https://goo.gl/maps/fpMtVDhNwiFyVdBm6 ). Departure towards Sandhan Valley Base Village. 
  • 02:00 PM: Hault for lunch
  • 07:00 PM: Reach Base Village
  • 07:45 PM: Get freshen up and settle down. 
  • 08:00 PM: Introduction and briefing session with Tent allotment
  • 09:30 PM: Have Dinner followed by Fireflies spotting and Enjoy overnight Camping and Bonfire with Fun Group Activities.

Day 02: Sunday,

  • 05:30 AM: Wake up, get freshen up
  • 06:30 AM: Have breakfast
  • 07:00 AM: Start our trek to the Sandhan Valley
  • 07:30 AM: Reach At Rapelling Spot
  • 07:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Rappelling Activity, Explore valley, Relax
  • 11:00 AM: Start walking back to the base village via the same route
  • 12:30 PM: Reach Base Village 
  • 01:00 PM: Have Lunch 
  • 02:00 PM: Depart for Pune
  • 09:00 PM: Reach Pune

 (Arrival Time Depends on the Pace of the Group and Road Traffic)

Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Transportation: Travel from Pune Private Bus
  • Meals: (Day 1 Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast + Lunch)
  • Stay: Tent Stay (Triple sharing)
  • Activities: Trekking, Camping, Rappelling, Bonfire
  • Forest Entry Charges.
  • Experienced Trek Leaders
  • Trek Expertise Charges. 
  • Technical expertise
  • First Aid Charges.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Anything not mentioned above
  • 5% GST will be added during checkout
Things To Carry

Identity proof (Must)

A bottle of water (At least 3 Liters) Must

Camera (on your own risk)

Some ready to eat food - Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.

Extra Pair of dry clothes

ORS, Glucose, Electrol, and Personal Care Medicine those which you require usually.

A good a trekking shoe, and extra pair of Šoaters and socks

Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.

Dress Code T-shirtŽ, Flexible Track Pant. (HALF PANT NOT ALLOWED.).

Carrying sanitizers, gloves, face shield and mask is compulsory.

Cap

A haversack to put in all the things to be carried, so that one has ones hands-free while trekking.

No, Toilets are available at base village only.